HUDSON VALLEY CALENDAR: March 25 and 26, 2013

By FREEMAN STAFF

Monday, March 25, 2013

Today, March 25

Call for Entries: 17th Annual "Fall for Art" Juried Art Show, Sale and Cocktail Fundraiser for the Jewish Federation of Ulster County: To be held September 12, at Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston. Artist receives 60% of sales; Federation receives 40%. Images should represent actual work for the show. Submit five photos or a CD with five images, each labeled with artist's name, address, email, and phone number, with SASE to Jewish Federation of Ulster County, 1 Albany Ave., #G-10, Kingston, 12401; or email five high quality JPEGS (only) attachments to info@fallforart.org by April 30. For more information email info@fallforart.org or call (845) 338-8131.

Calling all library patrons, volunteers needed to assist with upcoming fundraiser: "Snacks in the Stacks" on April 13, 5-7 p.m. at Kingston Area Library, 55 Franklin St. To volunteer for the event, call: contact Madeline Hoetger at 331-2797.

Free Developmental Check-Ups, on March 29 between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Parents should make appointments for children ages 4 mos.-5 years. Screening for developmental milestones like speech, fine motor and social skills. 45 min. appointment by trained parent-educator from Astor Home who will advise and can offer referrals. Confidential. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. www

Jelly Bean Fundraiser: Now through March 29. Guess the number of jelly beans in a large egg and win prizes. Tickets $1 each, 6 for $5. Funds raised benefit The Center for Spectrum Services and the WGHQ Happy Christmas Fund. Contest being held at four Rondout Savings Bank Branches: 130 Schwenk Dr., 1296 Ulster Ave., 300 Broadway, or at Hurley Ridge Plaza, Route 375 West Hurley. For more information, call Gaelen at the bank, at (845) 331-0073, ext. 2221.

Jelly Bean Fundraiser: Now through March 29. Guess the number of jelly beans in a large egg and win prizes. Tickets $1 each, 6 for $5. Funds raised benefit The Center for Spectrum Services and the WGHQ Happy Christmas Fund. Contest being held at four Rondout Savings Bank Branches: 130 Schwenk Dr., 1296 Ulster Ave., 300 Broadway, or at Hurley Ridge Plaza, Route 375 West Hurley. For more information, call Gaelen at the bank, at (845) 331-0073, ext. 2221.

"Wiffle to Wish" Fundraiser Tournament, call for players, games on May 4-5, at Robert Post Park, Kingston, to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Organized by college student Cody Artist. For more information, and to join, call Cody: (845) 416-2824.

2-4 p.m. Salamander Investigation, meet at the new Roosevelt Farm Lane entrance on Route 9 (next to the drive-in theatre). Join National Park Service rangers in discovering the salamander's habitat in the FDR's forest. Free program, open to all. For more information, contact Kevin Thomas at (845) 486-1966.

Arrivals -- A Sound Experience, a self-guided listening walk along West Strand at Rondout Creek, starting at Gallo Park, Kingston, accompanied by a free iPhone app. More information at deeplistening.org or vivcorringham.org/arrivals

Call for Entries: 17th Annual "Fall for Art" Juried Art Show, Sale and Cocktail Fundraiser for the Jewish Federation of Ulster County: To be held September 12, at Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston. Artist receives 60 percent of sales; Federation receives 40 percent. Images should represent actual work for the show. Submit five photos or a CD with five images, each labeled with artist's name, address, email, and phone number, with SASE to Jewish Federation of Ulster County, 1 Albany Ave., #G-10, Kingston, 12401; or email five high quality JPEGS (only) attachments to info@fallforart.org by April 30. For more information email info@fallforart.org or call (845) 338-8131.

Calling all library patrons, volunteers needed to assist with upcoming fundraiser: "Snacks in the Stacks" on April 13, 5-7 p.m. at Kingston Area Library, 55 Franklin St. To volunteer for the event, call: contact Madeline Hoetger at 331-2797.

Free Developmental Check-Ups, on March 29 between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Parents should make appointments for children ages 4 mos.-5 years. Screening for developmental milestones like speech, fine motor and social skills. 45 min. appointment by trained parent-educator from Astor Home who will advise and can offer referrals. Confidential. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St., Rhinecliff. www

Guess How Many Jelly Beans Fundraiser, to benefit The Center for Spectrum Services and the WGHQ Happy. Enter contest now until March 29, at any one of four Rondout Savings Bank Branches: 130 Schwenk Dr., 1296 Ulster Ave., 300 Broadway, or at Hurley Ridge Plaza, Route 375 West Hurley. Tickets $1 each or $5 for six. For more information, call: Gaelen at the bank, at (845) 331-0073, ext. 2221.

HITS 5K for UNITED WAY, day of race and walk events starting at 12:30 p.m. at HITS Showgrounds, 454 Washington Ave. Ext. Saugerties. Runners: $25, free for children under 12. Students (12-18) & Walkers: $20. All proceeds benefit UNITED WAY of Ulster County. Register online at www.active.com. Contact Su Marcy at the United Way of UC, (845)-331-4199, ext. 2, or email: marcys@hvc.rr.com. Visit ulsterunitedway.org.

Jelly Bean Fundraiser: Now through March 29. Guess the number of jelly beans in a large egg and win prizes. Tickets $1 each, 6 for $5. Funds raised benefit The Center for Spectrum Services and the WGHQ Happy Christmas Fund. Contest being held at four Rondout Savings Bank Branches: 130 Schwenk Dr., 1296 Ulster Ave., 300 Broadway, or at Hurley Ridge Plaza, Route 375 West Hurley. For more information, call Gaelen at the bank, at (845) 331-0073, ext. 2221.

"Wiffle to Wish" Fundraiser Tournament, call for players, games on May 4-5, at Robert Post Park, Kingston, to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Organized by college student Cody Artist. For more information, and to join, call Cody: (845) 416-2824.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Spanish Club For Youth, at Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardner. For youth ages 10 and older, will allow members to practice conversational Spanish in a fun, relaxed atmosphere through games and other activities (845) 255-1255, www.gardinerlibrary.org.

7 to 8 p.m. Pounds Off Weight Loss Group, The Pine Hill Community Center: 287 Main St., Pine Hill. This program utilizes hypnosis, nutritional education, coaching and group support to help people lose weight, led by Ruth Strassberg. Free. (845) 254-5469. www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

7 p.m. Red Church Cemetery Association, annual meeting at the Tivoli Village Hall, 86 Broadway. All plot owners are urged to attend. For more information: (845) 756-2608.

7 p.m. Hyde Park Historical Society Meeting, business meeting and talk: "Miss Margaret Suckley, a Perspective of Someone Who Knew Her," about her relationship with her distant cousin, FDR. Open to all. Refreshments. For more information: (845) 229-2559, or email: Patsyc97@AOL.com.